Hobo

Summary

Hobo Campground, located on the banks of the Lower Kern River in Sequoia National Forest, offers 23 individual tent-only sites with views of the river and nearby hot springs, with trees providing shade and autumnal colour. Facilities include tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and portable toilets. The area boasts a variety of recreational activities including white water boating and trails to nearby Sandy Flat Campground. Although no potable water is available, the location of Hobo Campground in the Lower Kern Canyon provides an ideal summer escape.

Overview

Hobo Campground is tucked on the banks of the Lower Kern River, north of the popular Miracle Hot Springs. It sits at 2290 feet elevation on the Sequoia National Forest in the Lower Kern Canyon. The close proximity to the Lower Kern River and the shade provided by the riparian forest make it an ideal summer escape from the heat. It has 23 individual tent only sites and an additional 10 sites across the campground. The campground is open year-round.

Recreation

The area is close to two hots springs, the Miracle Hot Springs and the Remington Hot Springs. Parking for Miracle Hot Springs is located south of Hobo Campground in a large parking lot. White water boating is also popular on the Lower Kern and requires a free Kern River Use permit from the Kernville Ranger Station. A trail also exists at the northern end of Hobo Campground that connects visitors to Sandy Flat Campground. The remains of an old resort can be found in the campground and Miracle Hot Springs area.

Facilities

Hobo Campground offers 21 single sites and 2 accessible single sites. All sites are by reservation only. The campground road is paved but not suitable for vehicles and attachments longer than 22 feet due to the narrow road. There is no potable water available for campers. The host site is located near the entrance at site 4.

Each site has a table and a fire ring and most are within close proximity of the Kern River. Vault toilets are located in the middle and end of the campground. Additional portable toilets are also available throughout the campground.

Natural Features

The campsites are mostly all shaded by majestic sycamores, willows, cottonwoods, alders with views of the Lower Kern River close by. Low lying hills surround the campground and a nearby hot spring draws many people to the area. The trees show off a dramatic display of yellow, gold, and orange in the fall. The Kern River flows higher in the late spring and early summer months as water is released from Lake Isabella. The river can appear calm but can be deceiving with it's fast currents under the surface. The Forest Service does not encourage swimming in the river.

Nearby Attractions

The Miracle Hot Springs are located in the large parking lot south of the campground entrance. 

contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (760) 376-3781.